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Stars Sing for ObamaPosted on Feb 3, 2008
Pop star and producer will.i.am and director Jesse Dylan (son of Bob) put together this independent, star-filled tribute to Barack Obama’s New Hampshire concession speech. Whether it’s inspirational or just cheesy is up to you, but we’ve got nothing bad to say about Herbie Hancock on the piano. Hillary Clinton herself has been no stranger to the affections of Hollywood, and although Obama raised more than any other candidate from the entertainment industry, both Clinton and Obama have shied away from celebrity endorsements. There are exceptions, of course, most notably Oprah Winfrey, who has campaigned for Obama. And Clinton managed to produce “Ugly Betty” star America Ferrera when Obama made gains with Latinos in Nevada. The Nation has more on the story.
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By Homespun..., February 25 at 4:02 am # Having just watched `Worst. Campaign. Song. Ever` (Hillary Song also featured on this site) and now this, I feel quite unsettled...couldn`t imagine this being popular with anyone in the UK...makes it all look a bit like pantomime! 11/10 on the cheese factor scale I`d say. I`m sure their hearts in the right place though…
By Bill Blackolive, February 6 at 9:57 am # Hokay, and go to patriotsquestion9/ll and see salvation of Texas: Willie Nelson now says he thinks 9/11 is inside. Hell, look at the engineers, too. But when Obama gets in, will he change the climate, that ordinary chickenshit pundits on corporate TV can say they think 9/11 is inside?
By DennisD, February 5 at 5:37 pm # Where would our media be without it’s “stars” to fawn over. I guess keeping the public informed of real issues is just too demanding.
By Alexander Edelman, February 3 at 7:39 pm # For Shame“Whether it’s inspiration or just cheesy.” For shame truthdig. I expect more from you. Don’t post a loaded sentence like and hide behind the facade of “leaving it up to us.” This video reflects the lyrical beauty of Barack’s language, a suggestion of cheese is embarrassing.
By newsreader, February 3 at 6:58 pm # inspirationalThis is what happens when people are inspired. This was made from a speech made by Barack Obama in NH. Thank you Will.i.am, Jesse Dylan and all who participated in this video. The inspiration just keeps growing. Hope is never false. Yes We Can! Add Your Comment |
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